NI local councils are to be reduced from 26 to just 11, the argument being that with fewer councils they will cover lager areas and so have greater scope to make changes and reduce running costs. Feel free to share thoughts and info below in the discussion area. Find out more at NIDirect
Local councils will change from 1 April 2015 as part of a programme of reform, reducing from 26 to 11. The new, bigger councils will deliver extra services and have new responsibilities and powers.